Hospital Name:

Alexandra Marine and General Hospital

Competition:

25-113

Position Type:

Full-time

Vacancy:

Replacement

Bargain Unit:

Non-Union

Start Date:

2025-09-18

Closing Date:

2025-09-26

Qualifications:

• Regulated Healthcare Professional - Social Worker or similar
• Masters/Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent in a Regulated Healthcare profession (Social Work, Occupational Therapy)
• Current registration with an approved College, in the designated profession, in Ontario
• Demonstrated competence in the application of diagnostic and treatment procedures in a Mental Health setting
• Extensive knowledge of community resources
• Code White Certification
• Individual and Group Counselling, Treatment planning
• Experience with Eating Disorders preferred or training and resources may be provided
• Three years’ recent hospital and/ or community experience providing treatment to seriously mentally ill patients

Required Skills:

Abilities:

• Demonstrated competence in counseling, problem solving and mental health assessment skills

• Demonstrated competence in providing individual and group therapy to mental health patients

• Demonstrated competence in providing comprehensive psychiatric assessments and treatment plans

• Sound critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution and timely decision making skills

• Ability to work with patients and families in crisis

• Ability to provide consultation to physicians, nursing staff and interdisciplinary professionals

• Ability to act as a liaison to Mental Health Services in Huron County

• Ability to provide clear, concise documentation and record keeping

• Ability to perform as a self-directed, motivated, multi-disciplinary team player with a commitment to Best Practices

• Computer literate, knowledge of Meditech system an asset

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education in Mental Health and Addictions

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work shifts as assigned in all Community Psychiatric Services locations

• Consistently meets attendance expectations, demonstrating reliability and commitment to scheduled shifts.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.

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